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One of the fascinating things about Hong Kong cinema during its prime was its ability to go beyond what at times would be acceptable and really push the boundaries of good taste. The result could be some incredibly visceral images that could leave the viewer speechless. Whilst the end products themselves may not have always been particularly good, you would at least be left having a strong opinion about what you had experienced. Sometimes this ability did not always create something edifying and the worst excesses and prejudices would be revealed. This leads us to “Body Weapon” a movie that certainly will create a reaction.

Madame Chan (Angie Cheung) has a dilemma, being in love with both Wu (Vincent Zhao) and Sam (Stephen Au), fellow officers in the Hong Kong Police. After a scandal, she is ordered to choose between them, ultimately marrying Sam. On her wedding night,...

Gambling movies are one of the most popular movie genres worldwide. The high-octane, drama-filled genre has given us some of pop culture’s most influential and memorable films. The inherent drama, risk, and fast-paced storytelling that comes with gambling-themed movies have made them a fan favorite worldwide.

Gambling movies have become globally popular, mostly due to Hollywood’s take on the genre. Movies like Ocean’s Eleven, Rounders, and Casino Royale have gained international recognition and have given fans some of Hollywood’s biggest classics.

While Hollywood seems to have perfected the making of gambling-themed movies, the Asian movie industry has also contributed to the genre’s success on the big screen. Gambling movies have grown in popularity over the years in Asia, and the genre has given the industry some of it’s best and most critically acclaimed movies.

Let’s take a look at the four of the very best Asian gambling movies.

It seems Brenda Song is moving on. Deadline reports the Pure Genius star has joined CBS' new comedy pilot Real Life.Song plays Angie Cheung on the medical drama, which ended its first season in January. CBS has not yet announced whether Pure Genius will be renewed for a second season or not. The cast also includes Dermot Mulroney, Augustus Prew, Odette Annable, Reshma Shetty, Aaron Jennings, and Ward Horton.Read More…...

Tony Leung (Hero, Hard Boiled, Chungking Express, Fighting for love) is Richard Ma, an extremely wealthy businessman who is unpleasantly tight fisted and stingy. After his ex-girlfriend cancels his credit cards and sells off the contents of his house, Richard is left temporarily penniless for a weekend. A chance meeting with a beautiful stock broker named Ah Choi, played by Shu Qi (The Eye 2, The Transporter) sets off a chain of events that will hopefully see the Richard change his selfish ways.

Love Me Love My Money see’s Hong Kong cinema’s Mr.Suave, Tony Leung in a fun if a little lightweight romantic comedy with the very cute Shui Qi, best known in the west for her role in The Transporter,as his leading lady. This is one of those films that’s all about being popcorn light-hearted fun, with the common theme of love conquers all and can tame the beast,...